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Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Open floor plan
- Stunning views
- Spacious kitchen
- Pets friendly
- Brand new carpeting
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1221 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA|Bella Vista - Southwark
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Property Overview
Hardwood floors, an open floor plan, a spacious kitchen, stunning views, brand new carpeting, and pet-friendly living stand out here. With 20 photos and strong value for money, plus on-site fitness, pool/spa, green space, and social areas, the location also supports an active, connected lifestyle with walkability, transit access, 800 nearby restaurants, and 70 parks within a mile.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Images Available
- Laundry available on site
Great for
Wellness
Social life
Eco living
Amenities for 1221 S 8th St, Bella Vista - Southwark
Features
| Carpet | Ceiling Fan |
| Central Air | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Fitness Center | Four Floors |
| Onsite Laundry | Roof Deck |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
| Swimming Pool |
Other
| Exterior Type: Masonry | Other Heating |
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About 1221 S 8th St
Property Status: Active A rare opportunity to live in a towering FOUR STORY HOME in Passyunk Square! Just steps from the Italian Market, Benna's Cafe, Pat's and Geno's and Passyunk Avenue's shops and restaurants, this expansive home retains tons of original character, while featuring luxurious upgrades throughout. Enter into an open floor plan, with hardwood floors and LED inset lighting throughout the living/dining areas. The spacious kitchen features plenty of cabinetry for storage and lots of elbow room for the home chef! Upstairs to the second floor...enjoy the first suite-style bedroom, with a giant full bath and laundry, enormous dressing area/reading room, and large bedroom. On the third floor, another suite awaits, this time with a designer bathroom that features a fashionable double sink, separate shower and whirlpool tub outside of which you'll enjoy another dressing room/reading area leading into another spacious bedroom! Brand new carpeting completes the third floor suite. And up to the fourth floor for a flex space - use it for another bedroom or perhaps an artist's studio, home gym or office space! A huge, glorious roof deck with stunning views of the skyline sits on the rear of the fourth floor, facing east for maximum sun, just waiting for your container garden! Central air combined with brand new oil heat systems keep this large home comfortable throughout the seasons and the SOLAR PANELS keep your utility bills at half price! The unfinished basement is large and roomy for storage. Pets friendly! Available September 1. Office Phone: (267) 252-9204 Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1221 S 8th St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.2 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Bella Vista - Southwark |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19147 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Bella Vista - Southwark
3-bedroom apartments at 1221 S 8th St cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of Aug 22 2026.
Bella Vista - Southwark
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,924 |
| October 2024 | $1,900 |
| November 2024 | $1,897 |
| December 2024 | $1,900 |
| January 2025 | $1,900 |
| February 2025 | $1,900 |
| March 2025 | $1,920 |
| April 2025 | $1,987 |
| May 2025 | $2,000 |
| June 2025 | $2,000 |
| July 2025 | $1,993 |
| August 2025 | $1,991 |
| September 2025 | $1,934 |
| October 2025 | $1,888 |
| November 2025 | $1,850 |
| December 2025 | $1,843 |
| January 2026 | $1,845 |
| February 2026 | $1,878 |
| March 2026 | $1,891 |
| April 2026 | $1,900 |
| May 2026 | $1,938 |
| June 2026 | $1,950 |
| July 2026 | $1,912 |
| August 2026 | $1,900 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $2,485 |
| October 2024 | $2,460 |
| November 2024 | $2,769 |
| December 2024 | $3,012 |
| January 2025 | $3,179 |
| February 2025 | $4,069 |
| March 2025 | $3,739 |
| April 2025 | $3,168 |
| May 2025 | $3,204 |
| June 2025 | $2,893 |
| July 2025 | $2,950 |
| August 2025 | $2,833 |
| September 2025 | $2,698 |
| October 2025 | $2,553 |
| November 2025 | $2,488 |
| December 2025 | $2,497 |
| January 2026 | $2,954 |
| February 2026 | $3,659 |
| March 2026 | $3,750 |
| April 2026 | $4,016 |
| May 2026 | $3,517 |
| June 2026 | $3,152 |
| July 2026 | $3,005 |
| August 2026 | $2,673 |
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Schools near 1221 S 8th St
Vare-Washington Elementary School
1198 s 5th st
philadelphia, PA, 19147
PK, K-8Public
C+
KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy
525 clinton st
camden, NJ, 8103
K-11Public
C
Mosaic Early Learning - KCNA Center
525 clinton st
camden, NJ, 8103
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - Marshall Street Center
949 north marshall st
philadelphia, PA, 19123
PKPublic
Camden Prep
1575 mt ephraim ave
camden, NJ, 8104
K-11Public
C
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Neighborhood
Bella Vista - Southwark | Philadelphia, PA
Getting around Philadelphia near 1221 S 8th St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 1221 S 8th St, Philadelphia
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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Louis Paolone Memorial Park
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